Cherkessk

Cherkessk (English) Черкесск (Russian)
Location of Cherkessk on the map of Russia
Coordinates 44°13′N 42°03′E / 44.217°N 42.05°E / 44.217; 42.05Coordinates: 44°13′N 42°03′E / 44.217°N 42.05°E / 44.217; 42.05
Coat of Arms
Administrative status
Federal subject In jurisdiction of Capital of	Karachay-Cherkessia Karachay-Cherkessia Karachay-Cherkessia
Local self-government
Charter
Municipal status	urban okrug
Mayor
Representative Body
Area
Area	n/a
Population
2002 Census - Rank - Density	116,244 inhabitants 139 n/a
Latest estimate (2008)	116,309 inhabitants
Events
Founded	1804
town status	1930
renamed from Batalpashinsk into Sulimov	1934
renamed Yezhovo-Cherkessk	1937
renamed Cherkessk	1939
Other information
Postal code	3690XX
Dialing code	+7 8782
Official website

Cherkessk (Russian: Черке́сск) is a city in Southern Russia, North Caucasian Region. It is the capital of Karachay-Cherkess Republic, as well as the political, economic and cultural center of Russians and ethnic minorities residing in Karachay-Cherkessia. It is located at 44°13′N 42°03′E / 44.217°N 42.05°E / 44.217; 42.05. Population: 116,244 (2002 Census); 113,060 (1989 Census).

History

The city was founded in 1804 as Cossack stanitsa Batalpashinskaya, after Batal-Pasha, a Turkish general of Circassian origin, who was defeated in the battle on this territory in 1790. In 1931 it was given a town status and was renamed Batalpashinsk; then Sulimov in 1934, then Yezhovo-Cherkessk in 1937, and finally Cherkessk in 1939.

Ethnic groups

The city is inhabited by native Cherkess (Circassians), Karachays, Russians, Abaza, Nogays and minorities of Greeks and Armenians.

According to 1989 data, the population of the city included:

• Cherkess (35.0%)
• Russians (33.0%)
• Karachays (20.7%)
• Abazins (11.5%)

Education

Cherkessk is home to the following education institutions:

• Karachay-Cherkess State Technological Academia: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, energy engineering, business management, accounting, finance, medical school.
• Moscow Social Open University (branch)
• Moscow Modern Arts Institute (branch)
• Rostov State Economic University (branch)
• Karachay-Cherkess State College
• Daurov Art College: art, interior design, music, choreography devisions
• Republican Children Art School: music, art, choreography devisions

Culture

• Drama Theater: ethnic, modern and classical plays
• State Philharmonic: classical and ethnic orchestra performances
• Elbrus State Ensemble: ethnic caucasian dances, dance studio
• Ensemble of Cossack Dance and Song: ethnic performances

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Category:Cherkessk

• (Russian) Official website of Karachay-Cherkessia
• (Russian) Information on Cherkessk as well as main tourist destinations in Karachay-Cherkessia

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